Posttraumatic pancreatic fistula cured by endoprosthesis in the pancreatic duct.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of pancreatic fistula attributable to posttraumatic rupture of the main duct that was undiagnosed before ERCP and was cured instantaneously by endoscopic placement of an endoprosthesis in the pancreatic duct after failure of conventional medical treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Injuries
- Pancreatic Ducts
- Pancreatic Fistula
- Stents
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating